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Democratic ‘Old Guard’ Losing Ground To A Younger Demographic PF Bentley/Civil Beat

Democratic ‘Old Guard’ Losing Ground To A Younger Demographic

Even if Colleen Hanabusa prevails over Brian Schatz the demographic tide is turning against the “Old Guard.”

Science Debunks the Anti-GMO Myths

Science Debunks the Anti-GMO Myths

When public policy is based on pseudo-science and misinformation we get bad public policy.

The Power of a Stroke of the Governor’s Pen PF Bentley/Civil Beat

The Power of a Stroke of the Governor’s Pen

When the governor vetoes a bill over a single element, something should still be done to address the problems that inspired the legislation.

Clearing the Air on the Financial Disclosures Law

Clearing the Air on the Financial Disclosures Law

Sitting board members cannot keep their disclosures confidential until the next filing deadline in 2015, and they should be free to resign if they were unaware of the law.

The Inconvenient Truth About Waikiki’s Homeless Crackdown PF Bentley/Civil Beat

The Inconvenient Truth About Waikiki’s Homeless Crackdown

It turns out that the justification for the police clampdown on some of Honolulu’s most desperate residents was based on false information.

Do You Find the Taxes on Power in Hawaii Shocking? PF Bentley/Civil Beat

Do You Find the Taxes on Power in Hawaii Shocking?

State and county lawmakers should play their part to help lower the cost of electricity.

Troublingly, We’re the Winner and Still Champ — Yet Again

Troublingly, We’re the Winner and Still Champ — Yet Again

We could use more soul-searching in the business community to help push new initiatives to make the business climate as attractive as the actual climate.

My Message to Republican Leaders — We Came to the US to Save Our Lives

My Message to Republican Leaders — We Came to the US to Save Our Lives

How long will House Republicans hold my future hostage and use it for their own political gain?

Housing Policy Is Helping to Kill Chinatown

Housing Policy Is Helping to Kill Chinatown

A longtime resident of the area offers a long-term view on changes and policy failings.

We Need to Change Directions and Make Education More Democratic

We Need to Change Directions and Make Education More Democratic

Until we democratize the Department of Education, we should expect it to continue to create unpopular policies opposed by many.